Chapter 182: New Gear
While he sent his otherworld body to continue swordplay training with Lucen, Adyr’s body on Earth began inspecting the new equipment spread across his room.
Stacks of boxes in various sizes surrounded him. He reached for the long, narrow metal case first—about one meter long and sixty centimeters wide—and released the latches. Opening the lid, he wasn’t surprised to find exactly what he’d expected: two swords cradled in deep red velvet, perfectly secured.
"They look really stylish," he murmured, his gaze fixed on the blades.
The swords were similar in design yet distinct in their details. The first was entirely smoke gray, its grip and blade coated in a matte finish that reflected virtually no light. The weapon was shorter than his usual swords, at most fifty centimeters in length. Its hilt was wrapped in dark leather for a firm, comfortable hold, and a compact guard extended outward.
The blade appeared to be made from a dense carbon-infused steel alloy, chosen for its durability and resistance to wear. A specialized ceramic-based surface treatment gave the dark gray color its light-absorbing, non-reflective quality without compromising the weapon’s strength.
Unlike a standard crossguard, this one was shaped like a hooked cross, the sharp angles creating an aggressive silhouette that felt like it could just as easily catch an opponent’s blade as tear into flesh.
The sword was designed exclusively for right-handed use, its materials and design focused entirely on durability and defense.
The package actually contained several types of swords. Since Adyr hadn’t fully revealed his sword style to the researchers, they appeared to have created multiple designs they thought might suit him. From these, he selected two that fit his needs, choosing the one for his right hand specifically for its defensive qualities, which aligned well with his current talent, [Sword Art of Existence].
The other sword in the case was different: unlike the first, which was gray, this one was completely black and seemed to absorb light rather than reflect it. It was about ten centimeters longer than the first and had no guard—its grip and blade flowed seamlessly together, as if the handle was simply a continuation of the blade.